Olive Ridley Turtle: Olive Ridley turtles from Tamil Nadu have begun migrating towards the Sri Lanka Dome, a little-known but highly productive ocean region. It is one of the smallest and the most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world. It gets its name from the olive green colouration of its carapace (shell). […]
Category: Current Affairs
Sea Slugs
Sea Slugs: A rare sea slug, Discodorid cebuensis, has been recorded in India for the first time after being spotted recently at Haji Ali, Mumbai. Sea slugs, sometimes called ocean slugs, water slugs, or nudibranchs, are soft-bodied marine molluscs found in all the world’s oceans, from shallows to the deep sea. They are a type […]
Cerium–Magnesium Changesite
Cerium–Magnesium Changesite: China recently announced the discovery of a new mineral from the Moon named Cerium-Magnesium Changesite, marking a significant addition to the growing catalogue of extraterrestrial materials and offering fresh insights into lunar geology. It is a newly discovered lunar mineral. The mineral was discovered in a lunar meteorite dubbed Pakepake 005, the first […]
Diphtheria
Diphtheria: After decades of being largely under control, diphtheria — a serious but vaccine-preventable disease — is making an unexpected return in parts of Australia. Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can attack the upper respiratory tract and less often the skin. It is caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that […]
Atlas Drone Swarm System
Atlas Drone Swarm System: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) unveiled its new Atlas drone swarm system (atelasi). It is a mobile battlefield platform designed to deploy and coordinate large numbers of drones from a single command point. The system is manufactured by China Electronic Technology Group Corporation (CETC), a state-owned defence electronics conglomerate working […]
Pykara Lake
Pykara Lake: The Madras High Court has refused to lift the temporary stay on operating boating services for tourists on Pykara Lake in the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Pykara Lake is situated in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. It is formed as a result of the construction of the Pykara Dam over the Pykara […]
Tornado : Oklahoma, USA
Tornado : Oklahoma, USA A large tornado touched down in Kay County, Oklahoma, USA. It is a vertical, land-based column of violently rotating air that forms from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. It is characterised by a rapid cyclonic circulation and is often seen as a cloud-filled condensation funnel extending from the […]
Strait of Malacca : In News
Strait of Malacca : In News The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca. It connects the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean). Bounded by: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore The […]
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary as India’s 99th Ramsar Site
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary as India’s 99th Ramsar Site: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, as a Ramsar site (Wetland of International Importance), taking India’s total Ramsar sites to 99 and the State’s tally to 12. It is a 25-hectare freshwater perennial […]
SEED Scheme for DNT Communities
SEED Scheme for DNT Communities: The Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC) reported significant progress under the SEED Scheme during FY 2025–26, highlighting enhanced outreach and impact. SEED Scheme is a central sector scheme launched in February 2022 by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for economic empowerment of […]
